06/25/2019
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What will the next F-150 look like?
The best-selling line of pickups in America, the Ford F-Series is about to receive a major boost with the addition of an updated F-150. While there have been a few spy shots of the new model testing, none of those images have revealed much about the design of the new truck. Many people are expecting […]
06/24/2019
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Do Dodge or Chrysler Have a Future?
Do Dodge or Chrysler have a future? FCA has three brands that are definitely global: Jeep, Alfa Romeo, and Maserati. Ram is slowly becoming semi-global, appearing in greater quantities outside North America. (Mopar doesn’t count, since it’s a parts business.) The key to looking at the future of any FCA brand is to consider whether […]
06/19/2019
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2020 Ford Mustang GT500 Power Specs Revealed
Ford has finally unveiled power figures for its highly anticipated Mustang. The 2020 GT500 will pack 760 HP and 625 pound-feet of torque while producing 550 pounds of downforce at a governed speed of 180 MPH. We also know from the North American International Auto Show that the Shelby will feature the largest front brakes […]
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Refreshed 2020 Cadillac XT5 Breaks Cover
After months of spy shots, the refreshed Cadillac XT5 has been officially revealed. Although this reveal is specifically for the Chinese market, the US-bound XT5 will incorporate the same design tweaks and trim structure changes. To the untrained eye, these changes may not be readily apparent. The front end only gets minor changes, most notably […]
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The Future of the Grand Cherokee
The Grand Cherokee has long been a staple of the Jeep brand. Punching above its own weight, the Grand Cherokee outclasses competitors like the Ford Edge, Chevrolet Blazer, and Nissan Murano with its unique blend of off-road capability, rear-drive layout, powerful engine options, and luxurious interior. With the upcoming of the Grand Cherokee, Jeep is […]
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Rivian’s Electric Pickup, and the Old Battery Problem
What to do with old car batteries, when an electric car is retired? Toyota, long ago, took them back and reclaimed the materials, essentially providing a closed loop. GM and Tesla recycle them into stationary energy storage. Now, Rivian, possibly the makers of the first fully battery-electric pickup truck—if they can beat Ford and Tesla […]
06/15/2019
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Ram vs Chevy in half-ton diesels
Ram, maker of the first modern half-ton pickup with a diesel, caught Chevy and Ford by surprise; it was a remarkably popular option on pickups, especially given that few people wanted it in Jeep Grand Cherokees. The next-generation version of that engine (ironically, created partly for GM) has been announced for the 2020 Ram 1500 […]
06/10/2019
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Ram gets hot new diesel, out-torquing other Class 1 pickups
Ram was first to have a diesel engine in a modern Class 1 (half-ton) pickup truck; others worked quickly to catch up, but all the while, VM engineers were working on upgrades to their 3-liter V6 engine. The wait was worthwhile: the Ram 1500 diesel, with 480 pound-feet of torque on tap, beats any other […]
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Elon Details Tesla Pickup Plans
Taking to Twitter in his usual manner, Elon Musk has revealed some more key details regarding Tesla’s upcoming pickup truck. Among these details are hints at the starting price, driving dynamics, and capability. Aside from the expected 400-500 miles of range, “crazy” amount of torque that will be on tap, and the futuristic design language, […]